ADA 1OI: Drama, Grade 9 Open Level

Course Description
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using
material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine
situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama,
and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world
around them. (The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, The Arts)

Big Ideas
By the end of this course, you will be able to show that you thoroughly understand and proficiently apply
the following concepts:
Drama performance requires the understanding of concepts and terminology, and purposeful and
creative application of those skills in performance.
Using a variety of performance techniques, drama conventions, and technological tools will enhance
performances.
An effective performance has an impact on the audiences understanding of the message.
Drama performance involves a series of deliberate choices by performers applying the concepts
learned in the unit to convey their intended message to a specific audience.
Being part of a drama community means reflecting upon your own performance and responding
thoughtfully to the performances of others, with the goal of providing constructive feedback to
improve everyones level of performance.

Units of Study
Orientation
Tableau
Building a Character
Musical Theatre
Storytelling (including Stage Combat)
Performance (large group, small group, and solo/monologue)

Essential Course Components
Completion of all essential course components is critical to ensure success in this course.

To be successful in this course you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and understandings:
1. Demonstrate effective use of the creative process Demonstrated through performances and
written assignments throughout the semester and summative performance and written work
2. Demonstrate effective critical analysis Demonstrated through participation in in-class peer
adjudication, submission of written adjudication, and self-evaluation of performances and in-class
work, and written reflections
3. Demonstrate a strong knowledge of key course terms and ideas Demonstrated through
completion of written assignments, tests, and quizzes, as well as application of the terms and ideas
in rehearsal and performance
4. Demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal
practices Demonstrated through rehearsal and performance throughout the semester, as well as
summative rehearsal and performance
Assessment & Evaluation
Student work will be evaluated using a balance of the Ministrys four achievement chart categories:
knowledge & understanding, thinking & inquiry, application, and communication.

Throughout the course teachers will gather evidence of student learning of the Big Ideas through
observations, conversations, and student-produced work. Students will have multiple opportunities to
demonstrate understanding of each essential course component.

Strand Assessment/Activities Mark Allocation
Creating and Presenting
Reflection, Responding and Analysis
Foundations
Construction & Performance
Reflections & Adjudications
Theory & Technique
MSIP Activities
70%
Term Work
Part A: Rehearsal and Preparation
Part B: Final Performances
Part C: Written Summative
30%
Summative

All courses at Huron Heights conform to the assessment, evaluation and reporting policies and procedures of
the Waterloo Region District School Board. Please visit our website (hrh.wrdsb.ca) for more information.

Learning Skills
The Learning Skills and Work Habits section of the provincial report card is an integral part of a students
learning. Students will be assessed in the following areas:


Teacher Contact

Mrs. E. Watt
(519) 896-2631 x6087
Erin_Watt@wrdsb.on.ca
http://wattaclass.weebly.com

Section 01: www.remind.com/join/ada1oi0

Section 02: www.remind.com/join/ada1oi02

ADA 1OI Course Outline: Parent/Guardian Signature

Please sign below indicating you have read and understood this course outline, including the requirements for
successful completion of this course, and return this sheet to your teacher:

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One thing Im nervous about in Drama this semester: ______________________________________________

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